I was chosen by my Industrial Design and Animation teacher to participate in Skills USA. My partner and I made a toothpaste dispenser using a Geneva gear and a peristaltic pump. We finished in the top 10.
In my Industrial Design and Animation class, I made a storage unit for a desk. The poster below is of my original model, first the prototype, then designed it in Inventor, and used the laser cutter to create the final product. I redid the project, fixing my mistakes and making the structure more solid. I intend to make a third and final model where all the kinks are worked out.
In my Architecture and Design class, I designed a biophilic pavilion, using systems found in nature as inspiration. I designed this pavilion with the idea of placing it on our school campus (in theory), so I made relaxing room on top of our campus marsh. It stands on stilts and collects rainwater for distribution throughout the school, mirroring the natural filtration and irrigation system of the butterfly weed. The water flows down the pavilion through tubes shaped according to the golden ratio, generating soothing music, reminiscent of how songbirds and katydids produce their melodies. Additionally, a section of the roof is constructed from stained glass to symbolize the luminescent wings of butterflies.
